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How can social mass media best support constructivist learning environments?

• By promoting passive content consumption
• By enabling real-time collaboration and sharing
• By replacing formal instruction completely
• By encouraging rote memorization

What is a key advantage of using a social networking approach in educational research?

• Limiting peer communication
• Enhancing isolated learning
• Fostering community-based feedback and discourse
• Avoiding collaborative tools

In designing an instructional system, what role does needs assessment play?

• It limits the learner’s choices
• It focuses only on technology integration
• It identifies learning goals and learner gaps
• It emphasizes rote testing only

How does computer-assisted instruction enhance individual learning paths?

• By applying the same content to all learners
• By randomly assigning lessons
• By adapting content to learners’ pace and responses
• By removing teacher supervision

What distinguishes experimental research in educational technology from other forms?

• It relies solely on interviews
• It avoids data collection
• It manipulates variables to test hypotheses
• It only includes qualitative data

Which is a key component of effective educational technology evaluation?

• Subjective teacher opinions only
• Pre- and post-assessment data
• Ignoring learner feedback
• Unstructured interviews only

What is the main function of resource centers for educational technology?

• To store outdated equipment
• To promote technology-free classrooms
• To provide access to tools, training, and support
• To restrict use of digital media

How can social mass media best support constructivist learning environments? (variant 1)

• By promoting passive content consumption
• By enabling real-time collaboration and sharing
• By replacing formal instruction completely
• By encouraging rote memorization

What is a key advantage of using a social networking approach in educational research? (variant 1)

• Limiting peer communication
• Enhancing isolated learning
• Fostering community-based feedback and discourse
• Avoiding collaborative tools

In designing an instructional system, what role does needs assessment play? (variant 1)

• It limits the learner’s choices
• It focuses only on technology integration
• It identifies learning goals and learner gaps
• It emphasizes rote testing only